BMW Media The new BMW M3 Sedan and Information BMW M3 Competition Sedan. 09/2020 Page 1 The new BMW M4 Coupé and BMW M4 Competition Coupé. Short version. 35 years after the first BMW M3 took to the stage, BMW M GmbH is presenting the latest generation of its high-performance sports cars at the premium end of the midsize class. The new BMW M3 Sedan (fuel consumption combined: 10.8 l/100 km (26.2 mpg imp); CO2 emissions combined: 248 g/km), new BMW M3 Competition Sedan (fuel consumption combined: 10.2 l/100 km (27.7 mpg imp); CO2 emissions combined: 234 g/km), new BMW M4 Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 10.8 l/100 km (26.2 mpg imp); CO2 emissions combined: 248 g/km) and new BMW M4 Competition Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 10.2 l/100 km (27.7 mpg imp); CO2 emissions combined: 234 g/km) elevate their unmistakeable combination of track-optimised performance and supreme everyday usability to a whole new level. The market launch of the new high-performance cars will get underway in March 2021. Like their distinct vehicle concepts – one a sedan with space for up to five occupants, the other a four-seat coupé – the range of available powertrain options also offers customers unusually generous scope for configuring the cars to their personal requirements. The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupé are fitted with a six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, whose 353 kW/480 hp is channelled to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox unique in its segment. In the new BMW M3 Competition Sedan and new BMW M4 Competition Coupé, the 375 kW/510 hp version of the high-revving unit teams up with an eight- speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic. The two Competition models will also be available (est. from summer 2021) with the M xDrive all- wheel-drive system. Customers can therefore choose from three different character profiles for their sedan or coupé. The significant dynamic advances made over their predecessors are the product of a typically M development and tuning process conducted in part alongside testing for the new BMW M4 GT3 racing car. Further common ground between the new BMW M cars is the spectrum of emotions sparked by their powertrain and chassis, visually expressive design and new, M-specific control/operation system. These range from the joy of driving a car so capable over long distances yet so dynamically adept in everyday use, to the thrill of a sporting machine let off the leash on closed roads. BMW Media Information 09/2020 Page 2 Six-cylinder in-line engine with instantaneous power delivery and signature M high-revving characteristics. The engines powering the new high-performance cars blend the high-revving tendencies for which M models are renowned with the latest version of M TwinPower Turbo technology. The result is a new high point for six-cylinder in-line petrol units from BMW in terms of output and torque. Lightweight design and exceptional rigidity are standout attributes of the performance- maximising components of the base engine. Two turbochargers with indirect charge air cooling, a flow-optimised air intake system and a petrol direct injection system working with maximum pressure of 350 bar help to generate the engine’s instantaneous power delivery and appetite for revs, which it sustains without interruption into the higher reaches of the engine speed range. The engine powering the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupé serves up peak torque of 550 Nm (405 lb-ft) all the way from 2,650 to 6,130 rpm. Its maximum output of 353 kW/480 hp is available at 6,250 rpm. The unit fitted in the Competition models likewise maintains peak torque across a wide rev band, with 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) on tap between 2,750 and 5,500 rpm. Maximum output of 375 kW/510 hp is developed at 6,250 rpm, with the engine’s red line arriving at 7,200 rpm. These performance characteristics deliver a deeply impressive driving experience. The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupé require just 4.2 seconds to power from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph). 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) takes 13.7 seconds. The Competition models each accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 12.5 seconds. A model-specific exhaust system with electrically controlled flaps provides an emotionally rich soundtrack. A bespoke cooling system ensures optimal operating temperatures are maintained at all times for all powertrain components – in everyday driving over short distances and through town, but also when pushing to the limits of performance on the track. A central cooling module is joined by two remote high-temperature radiators in the wheel arches. In the Competition models the system also includes an additional engine oil cooler and separate transmission oil cooler. The accumulated motor-sport expertise of BMW M GmbH has also made its presence felt in the conception of the oil supply system. The engine’s oil sump has two separate chambers and an integrated suction channel. An additional suction stage allows the map- controlled oil pump to draw lubricant from the smaller chamber, which steps in when extra capacity is needed. This ensures a reliable supply of oil at all times, even under extreme lateral and longitudinal acceleration. BMW Media Information 09/2020 Page 3 Unmatched variety: six-speed manual gearbox, eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, rear-wheel drive and M xDrive. The combination of a six-cylinder in-line engine and six-speed manual gearbox in the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupé delivers a classical performance-driving experience. The manual gearbox features the Gear Shift Assistant, which uses engagement speed control to ensure slip-free operation when downshifting under braking into corners. The eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic in the Competition models is distinguished by ratio spacing perfectly attuned to the engine’s characteristics and a broad overall ratio spread. It enables both fully automatic gear changes and manual shifts with the M-specific selector lever or shift paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission’s shift characteristics are adjusted using the Drivelogic button integrated into the selector lever. The driver can access three clearly distinct setups in both automatic and manual mode. For the first time in the history of the BMW M3 and BMW M4, customers will be able to specify an all-wheel-drive system for the high-performance sports cars – est. from summer 2021 – as an alternative to traditional rear- wheel drive. The M xDrive system has a rear-wheel bias and links up with the Active M Differential at the rear axle. The driver can dip into the Setup menu to choose between 4WD and 4WD Sport modes, the latter directing a greater proportion of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels. And switching off DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) brings 2WD mode into the equation. Sending power to the rear wheels only and suspending stabilising interventions from the control systems treats experienced drivers to an uncorrupted driving experience. M-specific chassis, extremely high torsional rigidity. The extremely high torsional rigidity of the body and chassis mounting is a key factor in providing the combination of dynamism, agility and precision for which BMW M models are renowned, plus a linear build-up of lateral forces throughout the full range of lateral acceleration and steering behaviour that remains neutral even at the limit. A model-specific package of bracing elements for the engine compartment, a front axle subframe with aluminium shear panel, underfloor bracing elements and a rear axle subframe with a rigid connection to the body all play a part in the cars’ precisely controllable handling in even dynamically intense situations. Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers and M-specific kinematics and elastokinematics for the front and rear axles are BMW Media Information 09/2020 Page 4 standard features of the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupé. They also have M Servotronic steering with a variable ratio and an M-specific version of the integrated braking system, which presents the driver with two different brake response and pedal feel settings. The introduction of an integrated wheel slip limitation function allows the DSC system to work with increased precision. Plus, the standard inclusion of M Dynamic Mode opens the door to a particularly sporty driving experience, complete with controlled drifting ability. Standard specification also features forged M light-alloy wheels – in 18-inch format at the front axle and 19-inch at the rear. Tyres are 275/40 ZR18 items at the front and 285/35 ZR19 at the rear. Eye-catching design dials up the emotional appeal. The distinctive body design of the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupé sends out a bolder statement than ever of the performance supremacy and emotionally engaging driving experience at hand. M-specific design features firmly invested in the functional requirements of high- performance sports cars are integrated harmoniously into the modern design language. Contributors to the visually striking appearance of the two models include the M-specific version of the large, vertical BMW kidney grille with horizontal bars, the powerfully sculpted wheel arches with eye-catching M gills and the prominently extended side sills with attachment parts for the front and rear aprons. The sedan and coupé also have a roof made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) with aerodynamically optimised fins, a rear spoiler and the two pairs of exhaust tailpipes that are now a customary feature of M cars.